Sausage, Potato, and Green Bean Casserole
Sausage, Potato, and Green Bean Casserole is a hearty, one-dish baked meal typically made with sliced or ground sausage, cubed potatoes, and green beans, all bound together in a creamy or savory sauce. It's a classic comfort food, especially popular in American home cooking for its simplicity and satisfying flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the sausage and any creamy sauce, providing a good source of protein and fiber from the beans. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this casserole represents a staple of convenient, family-style American cooking, often adapted with whatever ingredients are on hand. Nutritionally, it's a complete meal in one dish, combining protein, starch, and vegetables, though its richness makes it a more occasional comfort food than an everyday health meal.
